Item: LA-490

The LA-490 Bluetooth/IR Beacons are compact, wall-mounted devices that enhance venue experiences using ListenWIFI. These beacons transmit Bluetooth(r) and/or Infrared signals, enabling mobile apps and receivers to pinpoint user locations. This functionality automates the delivery of the appropriate audio channel directly to listeners, eliminating manual selection or QR code scanning. Perfect for multilingual settings, the beacons ensure seamless audio distribution in the user’s preferred language, making them essential for venues with multiple audio channels.

The LA-490 Bluetooth/IR Beacons are compact, wall-mounted devices that enhance venue experiences using ListenWIFI. These beacons transmit Bluetooth(r) and/or Infrared signals, enabling mobile apps and receivers to pinpoint user locations. This functionality automates the delivery of the appropriate audio channel directly to listeners, eliminating manual selection or QR code scanning. Perfect for multilingual settings, the beacons ensure seamless audio distribution in the user’s preferred language, making them essential for venues with multiple audio channels.

 

Features :-
  • Fully automates the user’s experience
  • Enables automatic channel selection on user devices
  • Supports both ListenWIFI mobile apps and LWR-1050 Wi-Fi Audio Receivers
  • Small size and light weight
  • Bluetooth and IR triggering in one device
  • Adjustable power and interval
  • Battery or USB powered
  • Easily mount on a wall or attach to an electrical box
  • Simple to program and install using ListenWIFI Manager software (Windows®)
  • Secure and tamper proof

 

Includes :-
  • One (1) LA-490 Bluetooth/IR Beacon
  • Two (2) AA Alkaline Batteries
  • One (1) USB Power Supply
  • One (1) Mounting Hardware
  • One (1) Oversized Wall Plate
  • One (1) Quick Start Guide

 

Specifications :-

Physical 

Dimensions (H x W x D) with Mounting Plate 11.7 x 7.6 x 2.5 cm (4.6 x 3.0 W x 1.0 in.)
Unit Dimensions (H x W x D) 11.4 x 7.1 x 2.3 cm (4.5 x 2.8 W x 0.9 in.)
Unit Weight with batteries 143 g (5.0 oz.)
Unit Weight 76 g (2.7 oz.)
Shipping Weight 430 g (15.2 oz.)
Enclosure/Mounting Materials PC plastic (IR transparent)
LED Multi-colored, multi-function
Color Dark Grey, chrome logo
USB Connection USB-Micro for power and programming
Mounting Hardware Mounts to wall or single gang electrical box (US and European), tamper proof hex screw
Oversized Wall Plate Fits standard US and European single gang electrical box
Battery Door Removable for battery replacement

 

Communications 

Bluetooth (BT) 5.0, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), for programming and audio triggering
Infrared (IR) Infrared light used for audio triggering
Protocols iBeacon, SyncLink
USB 2.0
Security PIN-protected for tamper-proof operation, restricted to authorized software only (OTA).

 

Range 

Bluetooth (BT) Low = 3 meters (10 ft.), Medium = 9 meters (30 ft.), High = 33 meters (110 ft.), line of sight. *
Infrared (IR) Low = 3 meters (10 ft.), Medium = 9 meters (30 ft.), High = 33 meters (110 ft.), line of sight.*
*Beacon must be USB powered for High Power in IR mode. The range of the beacon will be dependent upon environmental conditions and listening device sensitivity, especially with Bluetooth (BT). It is essential to tailor your design approach based on specific requirements and environmental conditions. Multiple beacons can be used to extend the range or footprint of the beacon signals.

 

Controls 

User Controls Bluetooth triggering, Bluetooth power, Infrared triggering, Infrared power, transmit interval, LED indicators, low battery LED, OTA configuration, trigger ID, UUID, firmware updates, reset to defaults
Setup/Programming Programming via USB connection or Blueooth OTA connection with ListenWIFI Manager software. The ListenWIFI Manager provides central management of the entire ListenWiFI system, including Beacons.

 

Indicators 

LED Blue flash every 5 seconds indicates normal operation (can be disabled); Red flashing every 5 seconds indicates low battery (can be disabled); Green flash every second indicates active Bluetooth OTA connection with ListenWIFI Manager software; Alternating Amber/Red indicates beacon is performing a firmware upgrade

 

Power and Battery 

Power Supply USB-Micro – 5V, 500mA
Battery Type Alkaline batteries, non-rechargeable, field replaceable
Battery Size AA
Battery Life To be published*
*Dependent upon device configuration and batteries. Recommend powering via USB for Infrared mode.

 

Environmental 

Temperature – Operation -10 ºC (14 ºF) to +40 ºC (104 ºF)
Temperature – Storage -20 ºC (-4 ºF) to +50 ºC (122 ºF)
Relative Humidity 0 to 95% relative humidity, non condensing

 

Compliance 

Regulatory Standards FCC, CE, ROHS, UKCA

 

Warranty 

Receiver Warranty 2 years